Controller

Overview

The organization is seeking a Controller to join a fast-growing location-based experience team. This role manages and optimizes the organization’s financial operations to support growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Financial enterprise oversight: Ensure proper and timely accounting for the business and provide reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Financial planning and analysis: Support the development and maintenance of financial models, annual forecasts, and operating budgets. Monitor performance, identify variances, and recommend actions to achieve financial targets.
• Financial operations: Oversee day-to-day financial activities including AP, AR, payroll, invoicing, royalties, taxes, and expense management. Implement financial controls and ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures. Partner with cross-functional teams to identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Reporting and performance management: Prepare timely and accurate financial statements; ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements; coordinate audits; and present financial reports to key stakeholders. Support operational budgeting, forecasting, and performance management for revenue-generating opportunities.
• Project cash flow management: Oversee and manage capital expenditure budgets for new location-based experiences under construction. Coordinate with production and creative teams on vendors, payment timelines, and budget reconciliations.
• Process optimization and efficiency: Evaluate existing processes and systems, implement automation, and leverage resources to drive operational excellence. Establish best practices and standard operating procedures for consistent, high-value operations.
• Business operations support: Identify opportunities to refine processes and optimize business functions. Work closely with the operations team to align, establish, and achieve goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• CPA is encouraged; not a requirement
• Proven experience in a senior finance role in a live entertainment, hospitality, or tourism-focused business (location-based entertainment industry experience preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in accounting, reporting, and financial modeling
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools (Sage Intacct and Microsoft Office Suite preferred)
• Experience with audits preferred
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including coaching a team with a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong planning, prioritization, organization, and follow-through skills
• Highly collaborative, team-oriented approach that supports business operations integration

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.

Location

Not specified.